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ea0081ep335 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022

Poor glycemic control is associated with major depression among diabetic patients

Belkhiri Malak , Fadia Boubaker , Khemiri Ashraf , Mrabet Houcem , Bouali Walid , Zarrouk Lazhar , Sfar Habib

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and depression are two frequent health conditions. Their coexistence may represent a medical challenge for clinicians. In addition, early detection of depression can help in better management of diabetes and preventing its complications.Aim of the study: To assess depression and glycemic control among a group of patients having diabetes.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among diabet...

ea0081ep308 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022

Depression associated factors among Tunisian diabetic patients

Belkhiri Malak , Fadia Boubaker , Khemiri Ashraf , Bouali Walid , Mrabet Houcem , Wafa Alaya , Baha Zantour , Mohamed Habib Sfar , Zarrouk Lazhar

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus and depression are two major public health problems which can coexist and influence each other. Identification of the predictive and associated factors with depression among diabetics can facilitate the task of clinicians.Objective: Evaluate the socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with depression among patients having diabetes mellitus (DM).Materials and methods: A cross sectional study...